May 14, 2022 @ Whitley had been coming to Nashville since his teens, having been told by Mac Wiseman that his real future was in Country Music, and he moved there after leaving Crowes band. Actually, you barely ever hear his name at all, in part because he passed away at the relatively young age of 56. But few paid their dues as much as Linda did early in her career, including her years in the Stone Poneys, her debut solo album in 1969, Hand SownHome Grown, 1970s Silk Purse that included cover songs of Lovesick Blues and Mental Revenge, and her 1972 self-titled album where she recorded Crazy Arms and I Fall To Pieces. Even when she achieved her breakout pop rock success, Linda Ronstadt was always honest about the genre and approach of her music, and then returned to country in the groundbreaking Trio project with Hall of Famers Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris.Other Veterans Era-eligible artists may deserve an induction more than Ronstadt at the moment due to the crowded backlog. Once youve heard his version of Rodney Crowells Rachel, you understand why nobody else has recorded it, including Rodney himself. Dozens of artists have covered his material on record or in concert. No disrespect to the Maddox Brothers & Rose but Dons passing might mean they are not eligible this year. Universally beloved inside Nashville and beyond, a former Grand Ole Opry member, and a powerful name to represent the bluegrass side of country, The Stanley Brothers would be a strong pick few would quibble with, and is well past due. Mickey Gilley More importantly, the CMF/CMHoFs vast 78 rpm collection is the result of decades of Pinsons passion for collecting and preserving the early decades of recorded commercial country music. April 28, 2022 @ TANYA TUCKER DESERVES TO BE HONORED BY THE CMHOF IN 2022 AFTER 50 YEARS OF CONSTANT HIT COUNTRY SONGS !! She only had 2 top 10s after 1974. Tell me how that works.. May 14, 2022 @ Though this could be someone culturally important to country music like the Saving Country Music recommendations of journalist Chet Flippo, or clothier Nudie Cohn, its likely to be a label executive, or someone similar from the country music inner circle. The Country Music Hall of Fame has announced a new group of inductees for 2022. Lynn Anderson before any other female artist. Saving Country Musics prediction for the Modern Era inductee includes Trisha Yearwood, Keith Whitley, or Martina McBride. Chesneys sold 30 million albums and had 30 Top 10 singles. 3:45 pm, The time as come Hall of Fame to induct Earl Thomas Conley long over due. The Texas Tenors. 3:18 pm. He is also the fourth member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fames founding 1986 class of inductees to also gain membership in the Country Music Hall of Fame, along with Presley (1998), the Everly Brothers (2001) and Ray Charles (2021). Yoakams greatest contribution beyond the gaudy sales numbers comes in the influence he had in country music in his time, and that he still wields today over generations of performers. The host of this years proceedings is country star Phil Vassar. March 24, 2022 @ After leaving the music business, he devoted himself to mentoring young businesspeople and philanthropy. They were very innovate and exciting. HE gets away with so much shit. April 13, 2022 @ His name has appeared in Country hits by George Jones (Whos Gonna Fill Their Shoes), John Michael Montgomery (I Love the Way You Love Me), Tim McGraw (Southern Voice) and the Statler Brothers (How to Be a Country Star) though, of course, nobody drops his name more in their songs than he does himself. Ill be shocked if any of the following are selected but heres my top three in each category: Modern: Dwight Yoakam, Keith Whitley, Steve Wariner The Maddox Brothers & Rose: The Maddox Brothers & Rose set the very foundations for both The Bakersfield Sound, and California Country at large that would become wildly influential in the future. At least three new inductees will be announced in three distinct categories: 1) Modern Era Eligible for induction 20 years after they first achieve national prominence. 2) Veterans Era Eligible for induction 40 years after they first achieve national prominence. 3) Non-Performer, Songwriter, and Recording and/or Touring Musician active prior to 1980 Rotates every 3 years. Charles was inducted by his friend and fellow blind country legend Ronnie Milsap. Jerry Lee Lewis is the last man standing from the Million Dollar Quartet, and is now 86-years-old. The fans voices deserve to be heard. (Possibly) Patty Loveless or Dwight Yoakam. April 3, 2022 @ But I think thats a few years away. There is no way in hell David Allen Coe will ever make it. Broke Not Woke Between the backlog of worthy artists and Johns less than happy relationship with Nashville, hes a longshot. 'My heart is broken': Wynonna Judd tearfully honors Naomi Judd at Country Music Hall of Fame induction. Earl Thomas Conley deserves a place in the Hall of Fame. Theyre willing to open up.. April 30, 2022 @ The Country Music Hall of Fame just announced its newest members on Tuesday, May 17, 2020. Gene Watson should have been inducted 25 years ago. Earl Thomas Conley needs to be included! Im also a little worried about Dwight Yoakam. 8:53 pm. With the age of the internet, other than the morning they are named to the media, the entire induction process is a $200 a plate dinner, and not even offered for viewing on the internet. I really like the idea of adding an induction category for Pioneers and hope it gets some traction. Whitley joins as this years Modern Era Artist, while Lewis is recognized as a Veteran Era Artist. Galantes induction is in the non-performer category, which rotates tri-annually with Recording/Touring Musician and Songwriter categories. Nudie Cohn When you go to the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, there is one mans influence you will see more than anyone elses. I was more taking a back to Eddie Bayers getting an induction before Buddy Harmon. Their single, Too Many Times, the title track to his 1986 album, reached No. 10:26 am. Modern Era Artist Category Keith Whitley Most Country Music Hall of Fame careers are marked by their longevity. Johnnie sacrificed alot of his career to push Kittys. If you had showed me about 90% of this list and said In or Not? Commonly announced in the spring, there was some wonder whether the CMA would delay the announcement this year to the summer after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the regular rhythms of the process. What did I do wrong? he remembered thinking. ', Death toll keeps rising in Greece's deadliest train crash, HCA Healthcare looks to expand in Dallas-Fort Worth by acquiring Wise Health System, How much snow fell in NYC, across Tri-State area, While California wearies of snowstorms, Northeast greets one. But I would argue Wariner deserves it just as much if not more than all the other modern era candidates. 3 on the Top 100. To not select a rare and exceptional voice of an artist like ETC that keeps the authentic sounds of country music recognized, seems contrary to the process of honoring the best of the best. He was and Earl Thomas Conley deserves to be in the CMHOF. That is what fans and family of Keith Whitley have put together, including his widow Lorrie Morgan, and his son Jesse Keith Whitley. For the first time in two years, the Country Music Association gathered at the renowned Hall of Fame Rotunda at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to A Hall of Fame induction might feel like a the best year of his career are over, and Kenny doesnt feel like one to resign himself to that just yet. March 24, 2022 @ 8:05 pm. Rhonda Arhelger Hall of Fame inductees Brooks & Dunn will be hosting the announcement, and it will be live streamed on the CMAs YouTube Channel, and here on Saving Country Music (see below). Wade Hayes, Ronnie Dunn, Midland, Cody Johnson, Mike And The Moonpies (hell, they did a whole album of Stewart material) and many others all talk of his influence and sing his songs. Matthew 7:35 pm. Crowes jazz and rock-inspired folk band, The New South. clevelandrox March 23, 2022 @ 7:02 pm, I usually have a long reply to the Hall of Fame debate, but after last year Ive come to the conclusion its wide open. Yeah, they only had a handful of commercially successful tunes in the 1970s, but commercial success doesnt always equate to greatness. Tanya Tucker Theres a consistency. Its just unbelievable to me that The Stanley Brothers/ Ralph Stanley arent in the CMHOF. Whitley. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Janet Wheeler Earl Thomas Conley ~ simply the best! Other options regarding non-performer for my part would someone like producer (and musician) Jerry Kennedy, historian Bill Malone, photographer Les Leverett or Mike Curb. Crystal Gayle You know, they couldnt manage to induct Faron Young until after his death. Dave Dudley should be inducted. An online petition exists to try and push Jerry Lee over the top. Chris Young signed with RCA in part because it had been Whitleys label. The Country Music Association announced during a video livestream today that Keith Whitley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Joe Galante will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. 6:40 am. May 12, 2022 @ Hes been dead for over 60 years and still cant get in the HoF. Gary only had one #1 song in his career though. Veteran: Jerry Lee Lewis, Tanya Tucker, Gatlins Its the briefest chart span of any Hall of Famer during their lifetime, nearly six months shorter than Williams. The Judds, Alabama, Keith Whitley, K.T. I appreciate all the people that got me here, because it was people. How about Earl Thomas Conley & Dwight Yoakam, Byrdene orr WebAs of October 2022, there are 149 members of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Get ready for a reality where Kenny is a serious contender for Hall of Fame every year, and in a close field. Rock & roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis will be inducted in the Veteran category, & you have to love a woman who knows how to eat Oreos with a glass of red wine. The crowd in attendance all recited the Psalm in unison with Judd to complete her speech. Trisha Yearwood: Its the timeless songs, and how Yearwood was one of the most important women throughout the 90s that makes her an eligible candidate for the Hall of Fame. Then they could have 2 rotating categories each year: Songwriter/Musician one year, Legacy/Other the next year. As a Canadianand one whose been less in the spotlight latelyShania may not be in the best position to lobby for her spot in the rotunda. This is to avoid sympathy votes in the aftermath of an artist dying, so check the 2021 In Memoriam List for those who would be ineligible. They were together at the time of his death. Industry: Tillman Franks, Don Pierce, Bob Pinson. I said, Im sorry? Except the DCs They need to disappear. There is still plenty of deserving people to go in my fictional Hall. My style of Country Music is just me, Lewis told the Associated Press in 2017. Steve Wariner Know what i love about Pam Tillis? May 18, 2022 @ I sincerely hope that this will be Lynn Andersons year. 10:09 am. Where Sun had emphasized Lewis abilities as a boogie-woogie rock-and-roll piano man, Smash producers Jerry Kennedy and Eddie Kilroy decided to focus on his Country side. Connie is undoubtedly the greatest living country singer? CJ Ellis However, he impacted and inspired country music both in the era of his popularity and directly flavored the legacies of icons like Garth Brooks, Joe Diffie, Alan Jackson, Tracy Lawrence and Tim McGraw. Crossover success, over 55 million albums sold, 30 top twenty hits over a strech of twenty years. The Executive for the coming year was elected as follows: Dale Ducharme - President Pam Clements - Vice-President Another important rule to note is that no candidate is eligible for the Hall of Fame a year after they pass away. Together, they were responsible (or mainly partially responsible) for Country music moving out of the mainstream into the more popular music realm. 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